How to pronounce stargaze
Say it like STAR-gayz. Stargaze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR).
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- STAR
- gayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stargaze pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gayzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of stargaze
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: STAH-gayz.
What does stargaze mean?
- To look at the stars at night.“It was a very clear night so I paused to stargaze until I got cold and went in.”
- To gaze engrossed with emotion or contemplatively.
Where does stargaze come from?
From star + gaze.
Questions about saying stargaze
How do you pronounce stargaze?
Say STAR-gayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɑrɡeɪz/. In British English it is /ˈstɑːɡeɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stargaze?
Stargaze has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAR). Broken into parts: STAR · gayz.
Is stargaze pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈstɑːɡeɪz/ (STAH-gayz).